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Ribbed case moth
?Hylarcta nigrescens
-37.8899, 145.293
Field Notes
Description:
Super cute about 10mm tall case made with regular scale shapes around a small cone.
Habitat:
On eucalyptus leaf in a local nature and games reserve.
Notes:
Maybe Ribbed Case Moth - Hyalarcta nigrescens or may never know. Many of these are adept at utilising whatever plant they are currently occupying although the beginnings of ribs seem to be there. <br> Another example of H.nigrescens with debris on its case.. https://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_casemoths/RibbedCaseMoth.htm
Reference Links:
Ribbed Case Moth - Hyalarcta nigrescens
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 27, 2021
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